Lowenstein Sandler represented goTenna, a pioneer in tactical mesh networking solutions, in its acquisition by Forterra, a leader in autonomous mission systems.
This acquisition will accelerate the deployment of decentralized situational awareness at the tactical edge. goTenna enables Forterra's mission to deliver fully integrated autonomous mission systems to provide secure, resilient communications for disconnected, denied and contested environments.
Traditional mesh communication networks require expensive, high bandwidth radios. However, for the future of autonomous technology, there is a massive demand for low cost, low bandwidth and hard to detect communications systems. goTenna is the leader in this space and already deployed at scale.
goTenna was founded in 2012 in response to the widespread cellular and internet communication failures that occurred during Hurricane Sandy. It is the only mobile mesh networking company in the world that provides inexpensive, lightweight off-grid connectivity that moves the most mission-critical data even in the most challenging environment where communication is limited or even denied.
Forterra's expansion from self-driving systems to fully autonomous, end to end, mission systems reflect a strategic shift toward building the entire operating ecosystem for autonomy. Beyond autonomous vehicle platforms, Forterra now delivers the networks and coordination tools that enable autonomous systems to operate as part of a connected, mission-ready force in contested or disconnected environments.
The Lowenstein team included Brendan J. Koeth, Eric Weiner, Adam Dickson, Christopher W. Raymond, Anthony C. Santiago, Sophia Mokotoff, Dana Quinn, Mark P. Kesslen, Matthew P. Hintz, Chloe Rippe, Megan Monson, Taryn E. Cannataro, Eric Jesse, and Chynara Tolubaeva.